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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 304.68 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 304.68 and 131.28 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 304.68 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/304.68 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 304.68 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 39,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,998.39/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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